511 Goodhill Rd
Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · Unincorporated Marin · Coordinates: 37.95241, -122.56626
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned RSP-1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and mapped CAL FIRE moderate fire hazard severity zone (state responsibility area) due diligence; benchmark value $2,473,000 ($2,176,000–$2,770,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned RSP-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 23,261 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$17,280 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Feb 26, 2025).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Kentfield
104 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (41.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.4 citywide baseline) (#7 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Kentfield)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! CAL FIRE Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot of lot)
Located in a mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Expect Chapter 7A ignition-resistant building standards, defensible-space inspections, and stricter property insurance underwriting.
Source: CAL FIRE FHSZ (map Apr 1, 2024)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 432 Woodland Rd (0.22 mi SE, applied). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$28,890/yr at $2,473,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,407/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 23,261 sq ft (0.53 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single-Resid. - Improved
- Addresses on lot:
- 511 GOODHILL RD
Zoning & Land Use
RSP-1 — Residential Single Family Planned (Unincorporated Marin)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned RSP-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 23,261 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone (State Responsibility Area) (all of the lot, map Apr 1, 2024)
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06041C0454E, effective March 17, 2014
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $2,176,000 – $2,770,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94904) · FY 2026
Studio $2,260 · 1BR $2,710 · 2BR $3,280 · 3BR $4,190 · 4BR $4,340
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
12 active or recent development projects (12 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 208 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction9 permits (3 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)9 permits (9 units)
- Demolition3 permits
- Additions & renovations24 permits
- Building systems122 permits
- Repairs17 permits
- Other24 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 432 Woodland Rd (Applied)0.22 mi SE
In "Applied" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 12, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,250,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 15 Spring Rd (Issued)0.17 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 11.4 yr (first record Jun 24, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11.1 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $2,745,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 31 N Ridgewood Rd (adu 31a) (Issued)0.35 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 20 mo (first record Feb 28, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 16 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 37 N Ridgewood Rd (Issued)0.37 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 11.3 yr (first record Jul 16, 2015) with no new permit activity recorded in 11 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,475,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Northern Pacific Power (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Wedge Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Elevated Comfort (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Marin Electric (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Aaero Heating And Sheet Metal (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41424 | Solar / battery storage | Issued | Iss. Feb 26, 2025 | $81,758 | Roof mount install of a new 17.63kW solar PV system with a new energy storage system. |
| B39123 | Electrical / panel | Issued | Iss. Aug 14, 2024 | $7,000 | Main meter panel upgrade (Like for like) from 200 amp to 200 amps. — Service Upgrade |
| B38550 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Jun 27, 2024 | $47,000 | 2 AC replacements and 20 ducts - EQUIP: 25,000 DUCT: 22,000 — Replace Ductwork, Replace Mechanical Appliance |
| B35523 | Roof replacement | Issued | Iss. Sep 26, 2023 | $80,800 | Remove existing roof down to sheathing. Prepare existing sheathing for new roof. Install GAF Grand Sequoia Designer Seri… |
| B20362 | HVAC / heat pump | Issued | Iss. Nov 14, 2019 | $6,491 | Remove and Replace Furnace. Bryant 96% AFUE Furnace Model# 3919A47457 complete with programmable thermostat and all fina… |